A man and a woman were killed and several others injured in a shooting on the Greek island of Crete on Saturday, in what police officials described as a family vendetta, reviving memories of the island’s long and complex history of inter-family violence.
According to Greek police, the shooting occurred early Saturday in the village of Vorizia, located in southern Crete. At least 10 people were injured, four of whom were transferred to nearby hospitals. Among the injured were two men whose role in the violence is still under investigation.
A 39-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman were confirmed dead. Police said the suspected shooters opened fire in what appeared to be a continuation of escalating family tensions.
An explosion late Friday night at a construction site, where a bomb was reportedly planted, is believed to be connected to the attack. Investigators are working to determine whether the explosion was part of the same dispute.
In an unusual escalation of law enforcement presence, Greece’s top police officials, including the head of the national police and the chief of the organized crime unit, traveled to Crete on Saturday. A specialized police squad from Athens was also deployed to patrol Vorizia and surrounding areas amid fears of retaliation or renewed clashes.
Police sources, speaking anonymously, described the situation as “volatile” and said investigators are seeking to prevent further escalation between the involved families.
The incident highlights the challenges Greek authorities face in addressing traditional forms of communal justice that occasionally erupt into modern criminal violence. While Crete is among Greece’s most visited tourist destinations, the persistence of such feuds in isolated rural zones poses a unique test for both law enforcement and local governance.
As investigations continue, authorities are urging calm and cooperation from residents, hoping to prevent another cycle of revenge that could deepen Crete’s most enduring and tragic legacy.
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